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By Özge ÖzkayaBeing thorough Is More Important Than Being Fast in Endometriosis Surgery
By Özge Özkaya
Longer surgical times are not associated with a higher risk of short-term postoperative complications in patients with stage 3 or 4 endometriosis undergoing minimally invasive surgery, according to a new study published in BMC Women’s Health. However, longer procedures were…
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By Selma OransayEndometriosis Care Quality Reform in the United States
By Selma Oransay
Endometriosis care in the United States varies widely depending on where and how patients receive treatment, according to a new analysis published in Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. A national multidisciplinary committee—the Endometriosis Care Quality Collaborative (ECQC)—brought together gynecologic surgeons,…
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By Ayse AyhanWhole-Brain Dynamics Across Menstrual Hormonal Fluctuations
By Ayse Ayhan
A new study published in Nature Neuroscience reveals that the human brain changes structurally across the menstrual cycle far more dynamically than previously understood. Using an exceptionally detailed approach—MRI scans every two days across an entire month—researchers mapped how fluctuating…
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AI-Assisted Vision: Recognizing Endometriosis in Real Time
By Ayse Ayhan
Artificial intelligence (AI) may soon assist surgeons in recognizing endometriosis during minimally invasive surgery. In a proof-of-concept study published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Netter and collegues evaluated a deep-learning algorithm designed to visually detect endometriosis lesions on…
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Menstrual Blood–Derived Stem Cells and Diagnostic Advances
By Ayse Ayhan
Menstrual blood is usually discarded as waste, but recent discoveries show it may hold extraordinary value for women’s health and medicine more broadly. In a review published in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology in 2025, Drs Feng and He from Shanxi Medical…
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Comparing Non-Medical Endometrioma Treatments: Fertility Impact
By Selma Oransay
Endometriomas affect up to 44% of women with the disease and are closely linked to infertility. Choosing the right treatment is important, because different surgical techniques can impact both the chances of pregnancy and the risk of cysts coming back.…
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From Damage to Hope: IVF and Embryo Science in Endometriosis
By Ayse Ayhan
Endometriosis remains one of the most challenging causes of infertility, affecting women both biologically and emotionally. In a comprehensive review published in Biology, Dr. Monika Mrugacz and colleagues examine how this disease disrupts fertility at every level: from the health…
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Three Percent of Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals Have Endiometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
Endometriosis affects 3.1% of transgender and gender diverse individuals, according to a new study published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. “This finding differs from previous literature as it reports a lower prevalence compared to cisgender women and to other studies…
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Study Points to Polygenic Etiology in Familial Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
A team of researchers from Italy identified new genes that may be associated with endometriosis. The team analyzed a multi-generational family affected by the disease. Their findings support a polygenic model of the disease, i.e., a model where more than one…
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Women with Endometriosis Need Motivation-Focused Exercise Plans
By Özge Özkaya
Women with endometriosis who experience low motivation and limited psychological support are six to seven times less likely to engage in physical activity, according to a new study by researchers in Brazil. The findings highlight the need for tailored interventions…
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